---
title: "These Electronic Textiles Don’t Need Chips or Batteries"
url: https://daily.dev/posts/these-electronic-textiles-don-t-need-chips-or-batteries-bxqrdbrwx
source_url: https://spectrum.ieee.org/electronic-textiles-chipless-batteryless
type: article
source: "IEEE Spectrum"
published: 2024-04-05T18:03:11.542Z
updated: 2024-05-09T08:43:33.910Z
tags: ["sensors"]
reading_time: 4
upvotes: 0
comments: 0
language: en
---

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# These Electronic Textiles Don’t Need Chips or Batteries

**[IEEE Spectrum](https://daily.dev/sources/ieeespectrum)** · 4 min read · 0 upvotes · 0 comments

## Summary

Researchers have developed electronic textiles that don't need chips or batteries. These smart fibers can scavenge electromagnetic energy from the environment, act as sensors, and even transmit wireless signals. The fibers are comfortable to wear, can be woven into textiles or used as embroidery thread, and maintain their performance after washes. The touch-sensitive capabilities of these fibers have potential applications in gathering tactile data for training robots and improving everyday tasks.

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